 "Manipur sexual assault case: BJP targets Opposition, says, 'crime against women increasing in other states")
synopsis
The ongoing conflict in Manipur, which began in May, has prompted opposition parties to criticize the BJP-led Centre for its perceived inaction and lack of response to this critical issue. The situation has now become a focal point for political debate, with the BJP ministers targeting opposition parties in response to the mounting pressure.
Following a severe public backlash for its silence on the Manipur situation, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken an aggressive stance against opposition parties regarding crimes against women. Recently, a disturbing video emerged, displaying the horrifying ordeal of two women who were paraded naked and sexually assaulted in Manipur.
The shocking incident has sent shockwaves across the nation. The ongoing conflict in Manipur, which began in May, has prompted opposition parties to criticize the BJP-led Centre for its perceived inaction and lack of response to this critical issue. The situation has now become a focal point for political debate, with the BJP ministers targeting opposition parties in response to the mounting pressure.
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In the aftermath of the distressing video's release, wherein two women were subjected to heinous acts during the prolonged ethnic conflict in Manipur, the opposition has directed its criticism towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The opposition parties have pointed out that the Prime Minister spoke for only about 30 seconds on the matter, which they perceive as insufficient given the gravity of the situation.
After a prolonged period of silence, several union cabinet ministers have finally addressed the issue of sexual assault cases against women. However, their recent statements have taken a different turn, as they are now focusing on highlighting such cases in "other states" governed by opposition parties.
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States like West Bengal, Rajasthan, and Bihar have come under scrutiny, and the ministers are pointing out incidents of sexual assault in these regions.
Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Saturday said, "The incidents of crime against women have increased in some states of the country and no action was taken against this in several states. What happened in Begusarai is in front of us, but CM Nitish Kumar did not speak a single word about this. Rajasthan has become the number one state in crime against women."
"A total of 1.09 laks incidents of crime against women in the state in the last 4 years and 22% rape cases in India are from Rajasthan. Instead of taking any steps against the criminals. CM Ashok Gehlot sacked one of his ministers Rajendra Gudha for raising his voice against atrocities on women in the state," the sports minister said.
Similarly, Minister of Minority Affairs Smriti Irani said, "What is extremely alarming is that yesterday, from the state of Rajasthan, a minister spoke up on crime against women in the state, he was unceremoniously dismissed by the Congress. Equally shocking is a video that is emanating from West Bengal's Malda where two Dalit women are being beaten & stripped."
"Congress did not want to hear the truth about atrocities against women in the state of Rajasthan...Congress is a mute spectator to the killings of people during the West Bengal Panchayat elections all because it is hungry for collaboration with TMC," Irani said.
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